Beyond Political Loyalty: Reassessing Ministerial Appointments in Gambian Governance: The Political-Technocratic Dilemma in Governance. Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Governance in The Gambia has undergone significant structural shifts, particularly in the transition from the 1970 Constitution to the 1997 Constitution. The earlier framework allowed parliamentarians to serve in cabinet positions, ensuring […]
Small Gambia Standing Firm Against Powerful Nations: How Barrow’s Defiance of U.S. Influence Redefines Gambian Diplomacy and Sovereignty. A Bold Stand or Strategic Stalemate? A Rare Moment of Defiance in Gambian Diplomacy!! By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Fatoumatta: The Gambian government’s steadfast refusal to expedite the licensing of Starlink, despite mounting […]
Editorial 1 By Alagi Yorro Jallow Fatoumatta: Behind closed doors, far removed from the awareness of Gambian citizens, a diplomatic campaign was underway—one designed to fundamentally reshape our nation’s telecommunications landscape without any public oversight. The U.S. government, during the Trump administration, aggressively pressured The Gambia to expedite licensing for […]
By Alagi Yorro Jallow. Part 1 Fatoumatta: In a democracy, governance must rise above the fray of partisan theatrics; yet in The Gambia, cabinet ministers are increasingly mired in party politics, which severely undermines institutional integrity. Instead of embodying national service, they often showcase loyalty to the ruling party, transforming […]